How can a unified digital ecosystem—such as the Align Digital Platform—improve dental care at every stage, from data capture, diagnosis, and communication to treatment planning and execution, particularly in multidisciplinary and paediatric dental practices?

Key Benefits of a Unified Digital Ecosystem Workflow for Dentists

• Advanced Technology Integration: Tools such as the iTero intraoral scanner, iTero Design Suite (powered by exocad CAD/CAM software), and in-practice 3D printing support rapid and highly accurate digital impressions, enabling same-day fabrication of restorations like crowns.
• Faster Treatment Times: Digital workflows allow for same-day paediatric restorations—for example, 3D-printed crowns in under 20 minutes—reducing chair time and the number of visits.
• Better patient Communication: Intraoral scanners generate detailed 3D models that help dentists explain diagnoses and treatment plans more clearly to patients and parents, fostering trust and treatment acceptance.
• Custom Fit and Aesthetics: Each restoration is precisely designed to match individual anatomy, improving comfort, fit, and visual appeal compared with traditional prefabricated options.
• Efficiency and Patient Expectations: Today’s patients expect efficient care that fits into their busy schedules. Digital workflows streamline processes, minimize chair time, and enhance both patient satisfaction and practice profitability.
• Delegation and Scalability: The integrated digital platform connects scanning, CAD design, and 3D printing, empowering dental teams to handle design and production tasks while dentists focus on clinical care.
• Practice Growth: Faster workflows and elevated patient experiences drive higher productivity, improved outcomes, and stronger patient loyalty.